Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide
Add a VASP Entry
Quick Path: DNCS Administrative Console > DNCS tab > Network Element Provisioning tab > VASP >
File > New
File > New
Complete these steps if you need to add a VASP entry to a DBDS that does not use RCS. For more descriptive
information about VASP entries, refer to
information about VASP entries, refer to
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Important: If you are offering VOD services, you must add one VASP entry for each VOD server installed in
your network. Without a VASP entry, the DNCS will not be able to process signals to and from the server.
your network. Without a VASP entry, the DNCS will not be able to process signals to and from the server.
You Need to Know
Before you begin, you must have the IP address of the server associated with the VASP entry you are adding
(from your system administrator).
(from your system administrator).
Adding a VASP Entry
1.
On the VASP List window, click File > New. The Set Up VASP window opens.
2.
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Use the following fields when you manage VASP entries in the DNCS.
Field
Description
VASP Type
The type of VASP entry you need to add. Select General for a VOD
server or if you do not see the specific VASP type you need.
server or if you do not see the specific VASP type you need.
ID
A unique number that you will use to identify this VASP entry.
You can use up to 10 numeric characters. Use a numbering scheme that
allows you to easily identify the type of service associated with each
VASP entry.
allows you to easily identify the type of service associated with each
VASP entry.
Example: You might give a VASP entry associated with a VOD service an
ID of 9001. Then, you would assign IDs of 9002, 9003, and so forth to
each additional VASP entry you add that is associated with a VOD
service.
ID of 9001. Then, you would assign IDs of 9002, 9003, and so forth to
each additional VASP entry you add that is associated with a VOD
service.
Name
The name of this VASP entry. You can use up to 80 alphanumeric
characters.
characters.
Use a naming scheme that allows you to easily identify the type of server
associated with each VASP entry, the hub where the server resides, and
the QAM modulator that the server feeds.
associated with each VASP entry, the hub where the server resides, and
the QAM modulator that the server feeds.
Example: A name of VODhub1Q43 would represent a VOD server on
Hub 1 that uses the QAM modulator whose IP address ends in 43.
Hub 1 that uses the QAM modulator whose IP address ends in 43.
IP Address
The IP address for the server associated with this VASP entry based on
your network map.
your network map.
Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between numbers.
Tip: When entering IP addresses, type a period to move from octet to
octet. Do
octet. Do
not
press the Tab key to move from octet to octet; pressing
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